Stay on target

I remember when folks complained how Rockstar Games wasn’t releasing enough information about Red Dead Redemption 2. Now on the eve of the game’s launch, the NYC-based company seems to release something new every week. Today, we’re treated to a brand-new story trailer which shows even more of what players can expect to do in the game. It’s clear Red Dead Redemption 2 will have more content than players will know what to do with.

I guess the best question to ask is, what can’t you do in the game? The trailer shows protagonist Arthur Morgan engaging in all manner of criminal activities like robbing a bank, stealing from a moving train, holding up a store, burglarizing homes, and loan sharking. Arthur and his gang aren’t the only outlaws out there. Rival gangs are a constant menace. Law enforcement is another threat Arthur must contend with.

Outside of combat, Arthur can engage in a number of activities. These include drinking, gambling, dancing, chopping wood, and fishing. He can also help various people in world. Arthur becomes dirty over time and his beard will grow. Players can clean up the outlaw by giving him a bath and shaving him. Arthur also needs to eat. If all of this sounds familiar, it should. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas features similar mechanics. Hopefully, having to take care of Arthur’s health and hygiene won’t become tedious.

Red Dead Redemption 2 will not have online at launch, but given the sheer amount of content in the single player campaign, I don’t see this being an issue. I’ve become somewhat hesitant when it comes to playing massive open-world games these days. However, I want to fully invest all of my free time into this title. Everything about it looks absolutely brilliant.